Often called "the fifth BRIC nation", Mexico is a major emerging economy. But the country is also plagued by rampant criminal organizations. The deadly fighting between government forces and the heavily armed gangsters of the drug cartels is growing dimensions like a civil war.

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Solid Rain
Amazing Solid Rain Hydrates Crops by Turning Water into Gel

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Sergio Jesus Rico, an engineer from Mexico's National Polytechnic Institute, has been nominated for a prestigious 2012 world water prize for his invention of solid rain. It hydrates crops by turning water into gel with potassium polyacrylate, a ... (4:25 pm)

Minefinders to Release Full Year 2011 Results on February 23

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Minefinders Corporation Ltd. reminds investors that the Company will release its full year 2011 financial and operating results on Thursday, February 23, 2012 after markets close. (12:00 pm)

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Exclusive: Mexico told to probe Slim phone collusion charges

By Reuters

A court has ordered Mexico's competition watchdog to investigate claims of collusion between businesses controlled by telecommunications tycoon Carlos Slim and Spain's Telefonica, according to a court document seen by Reuters on Sunday. (Feb 12)

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U.S. President Barack Obama makes a statement next to Secretary of HHS Kathleen Sebelius about contraceptive care funding in the press room of the White House in Washington, February 10, 2012.
President's Birth-Control Plan Goes Unblessed by U.S. Catholic Bishops

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U.S. Catholic Church leaders said they will fight President Barack Obama's controversial birth-control insurance-coverage policy despite his compromise that religious employers would not have to offer free contraceptives for workers, shifting the responsibility to insurers. (Feb 12)

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Sony's Hirai to Extend PlayStation Strategy

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Incoming CEO Kazuo Hirai aims to re-shape Sony Corp by linking hardware and software through online networks -- a model he used at its PlayStation unit -- dismissing any suggestion the battered brand would revert to a gadget-centered strategy under his management. (Feb 11)

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India Second on Happiest Counties List: Survey

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India appears second on the happiest countries list published by research company Ipsos, which conducted a global survey. (Feb 11)

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Aurora Borealis over the U.S. Midwest
Spectacular Images of Northern Lights Captured from Space [PHOTOS]

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NASA has released stunning night images captured from the vantage point of the International Space Station. Captured by a still camera aboard the ISS orbiting 240 miles above the Earth, the pictures will soon be available via NASA Television's video file. (Feb 11)

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Javier Hernandez: Midfielder An Example For Football Players Around The World

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Javier Hernandez has heralded Ryan Giggs being given a new contract at Manchester United, with the young striker insisting that the side will fight to the last day of the season for the title. (Feb 10)

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US Embassies and Consulates in Mexico
Mexico Travel Warning 2012: U.S. Pinpoints Areas to Avoid

By IBTimes

The U.S. State Department issued a new travel warning for Mexico Wednesday that is broader, more detailed, and more alarming than previous versions. (Feb 10)

No Child Left Behind: All You Need to Know

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What you need to know about No Child Left Behind. (Feb 10)

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